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https://www.hodjapasha.com/en/360-virtual-tour/
- Chain
- Independent
- Brand
- Hodjapasha
- Property Type
- Performance Spaces
- Rate
- -
- Built
- Renovated
- 2008
- Max Capacity
- 220
- Largest Venue
- meters
- Guest Rooms
- Number of Venues
- 1
Explore Hodjapasha venues
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Special Venue
Performance Space
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Seating capacity:
220
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Food & Beverage
External Catering Allowed
Location
Getting here
about 35–45 minutes by car From Istanbul Airport.
15–20 minutes by car From Taksim Square.
Accessibility
Airport
Production details
Audiovisual
- High speed internet access
- Sound systems
- Microphones (wireless, handheld, lapel)
- Projectors and screens
- AV capabilities
Lighting
- Stage lighting (spotlights, floodlights, gobo projectors)
- Ambient lighting (uplighting, color-changing LEDs)
Staging and platforms
- Portable stages
Furniture and seating
- Chairs (folding, banquet, theater-style)
- Tables (round, rectangular, cocktail)
Decor and fabrication
- Rigging point / Hanging Points
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Security and safety
- Medical Support
Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Lighting Equipment
- Non-Smoking Throughout
- Public Parking
- Staging Area
Overview
Hodjapasha Cultural Center is a historic performance venue housed in a restored fifteenth century Ottoman hammam in the Sirkeci area of Istanbul. The building was originally constructed by Hoca Sinan Pasha and today offers a unique blend of heritage architecture and curated cultural programming. Under its high domed ceilings and original brickwork, the center hosts the famous Whirling Dervishes Sema ceremony and the Rhythm of the Dance show, which together have earned it strong international recognition and a Tourism Award for Best Local Authentic Events.
For events, organizers work with an intimate circular hall where the audience surrounds a central glass or wooden performance area, creating excellent sight lines and a strong sense of immersion. Atmospheric lighting washes the original stone and brick surfaces, while modern sound and visual effects support live music, Sufi ceremonies, and Turkish dance productions. The space is best suited for seated cultural programs, corporate hospitality around a show, premium incentive groups, and high impact brand or VIP evenings that want to leverage a historic, authentic Istanbul setting rather than a conventional hotel ballroom.
Seasonality
- Jun 1 - Sep 30
- Apr 1 - May 31
- Oct 1 - Nov 30
- Jan 1 - Mar 31
- Dec 1 - Dec 31